STK-ID 13777

Various shots of statues carved from compressed volcanic ash from around Easter Island, some mounted on "Ahu" or burial platforms. Various shots of "Ahu". Shots of ruins with carvings of human faces, figures, birds and designs on the toppled volcanic rock. Various shots of Easter Islanders carving wooden figures, some of which seem to be miniature replicas of the island's stone statues. Several shots of islanders riding small horses down island's dirt roads, vegetation and some palm trees at roadside.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Island Observed
Location
Easter Island
Year
1965
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm eastman color neg, 16mm original ektachrome
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486